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Indian Chopsticks, Harris Park

Say, what? Indian Chinese food? Think saucy. Think chop suey. Think sweet-and-sour with a chilli kick. Indian Chinese cuisine is said to have originated in Calcutta in the early 1900s – dishes cooked by Hakka immigrants that were gradually adapted to local Indian tastes. Show More Summary

Red Pepper Korean fried chicken at Strathfield Sports Club

If you've never had the need to go to a sports club, I've found the perfect one for you. Head past the tennis courts and soccer fields at Strathfield Sports Club and hook a right into the Red Pepper bistro for, yep, you guessed it, Korean...Show More Summary

Momofuku Seiobo, The Star, Sydney

The Momofuku pork bun. There are few chefs in the world as synonymous with a signature dish as David Chang and the Momofuku pork bun. It's not even a dish that was engineered to be famous. The pork bun was an added side dish to the mostly ramen menu at his first restaurant, Momofuku noodle bar. Show More Summary

Mary's, Newtown

It's official. You cannot have too much fried chicken in this town. As Newtown's newest bar, Mary's, lights up across Twitter streams, the buzz is all about the fried chicken, and what many claim to be the 'best hamburger in Sydney'....Show More Summary

Something for Jess, Chippendale

Some people buy their loved one a box of chocolates. Others name a cafe after them. If that's not enough to make you smile, then the seasonal menu and eclectic decor at this charming little cafe is sure to win you over. Owner and chef Philip Ocampo named Something for Jess after his partner. Show More Summary

Yebisu Izakaya, Regent Place, Sydney

It's been dubbed Little Japan, and it's easy to see why. There are enough moody lanterns, brightly lit signs and choruses of irrashaimase to excite any Tokyophile in this newly renovated section of Regent Place. Remember the dark and...Show More Summary

Colombia Organik Cafe, Haymarket, Sydney

Is there some kind of conspiracy to keep South American food menus secret from the public? It's a thought that crosses my mind when we venture into Colombia Organik, a sandwich shop and cafe that offers more than just the juices andShow More Summary

Mie Kocok Bandung, Maroubra

Mie Kocok Campur $10 Combination beef flavoured soup Okay, so Mie Kocok might send some of us into teenaged sniggers, but ‘mie kocok’ in Indonesian means “shaken noodles”, a specialty from Bandung in West Java. It's an all-in-one beef...Show More Summary

Stomachs Eleven: Slow cooked chuck, tri-tip and beef short rib meats

Meat. I don't know that I could ever give up eating protein, but I do think it's imperative to eat meat responsibly. This includes eating all the secondary cuts and offal - not just the prime pieces. And really, why would you want to...Show More Summary

Fish Place, Surry Hills

Forget the supplements. Fish Place is the tastiest way to load up on your omega-3s. Located just a few doors up from El Loco, the corner building looks more like a giant artwork, splashed with a repetition of sardine cans promising "smoked fish". Adam de Launay, last seen at The Smokehouse, is behind this latest venture. Show More Summary

Galileo Restaurant at The Langham, Sydney

The Observatory Hotel is no more, replaced by The Langham, Sydney. Apart from the new sign out the front, things look much the same inside, with The Globe Bar and the Galileo Restaurant remaining unchanged in name. The menu at Galileo is described as modern Australian although there are distinct French influences. Show More Summary

The Hub House Diner, Dulwich Hill

The Hub House Diner looks like an eatery straight out of Surry Hils -- except it's actually in Dulwich Hill, and locals couldn't be happier. Booth seating, gas lamp-style lights overhead and a cheery mix of rainbow-painted metal furniture...Show More Summary

Brickfields, Chippendale

Beef brisket. Say hello to your new friend for life. Just as the new Brickfields bakery cafe is breathing new life into the backstreets of Chippendale, the beef brisket sandwich is guaranteed to put a little extra pep into your stepShow More Summary

Kampong Boy, Hurstville

Forest Road in Hurstville is always bustling with shoppers, but there's a tiny one-way section of road that is significantly quieter. It's here you'll find Kampong Boy, squeezed between two Sichuan restaurants either side. Inside the...Show More Summary

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King Island Dairy cheese launch and Sydney by helicopter

Cheese and a helicopter ride. Could there be a more exciting invitation to receive for a Friday? The event was the launch of two new cheeses by King Island Dairy - the first in seven years - to be held in the Hunter Valley. Forget the three hour drive. Show More Summary

Excelsior Jones, Ashfield

Excelsior Jones may have only been trading for three weeks (day one was January 11) but locals can't get enough. Ashfield is home to many a fine dumpling house, but finding a decent cafe has always been a struggle. Co-owners AnthonyShow More Summary

Poplar Central Asian Cuisine, Crows Nest

Meat on sticks is good, but meat on swords is better. At Poplar, it’s chunks of lamb skewered onto swords of flattened steel, cooked over charcoal until smoky. Dusted liberally with cumin, the meat is tender and aromatic – if you’re lucky you’ll score a fatty piece that’s reminiscent of a caramelised lamb chop. Show More Summary

Porteño, Surry Hills

Meat. And fire. The metal frames look more like torture instruments, but to a hot-blooded carnivore, the Argentinian asado barbecue pit offers a reverential appreciation for all things meat. It's the promise of flesh that brings fervent diners to Porteño. Show More Summary

Town Bike Pitstop, Redfern

"Town Bike has a double meaning, I know, but we kinda like that," says co-owner John Azzi with a twinkle in his eye. Together with friend Graham Rowe, the two have created the Town Bike Pitstop, combining coffees with bicycle know-how. The...Show More Summary